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I need to be able to cut copper tubing without bending it and using pipe cutters.
You can use a hack saw if you don't want to buy a tube cutter.After cutting it both inside and out with a file, you will need to debur the edge.It is difficult to get a square edge with a hack saw so be sure to secure it before you cut.
I imagine a larger set of cutters or a stationary pipe cutter.A small copper pipe cutter is about the size of a hand held can opener and can be purchased for under 25 dollars.You can cut the tubing in minutes and have a smooth edge.
I need to be able to cut copper tubing without bending it and using pipe cutters.
You should use a "tube cutter" on copper because it pinches so easily.The tube cutter is a round cutter that circles and rounds the copper tube until it cuts apart.